The Week That Was...

Ian comments on the happenings in the world of cycling...

Pro Tour teams, with the first agreement calling for ?60,000 per team. The AIGCP have now confirmed that all ProTour teams will be starting the race, however, the final figure agreed upon by the two parties was not released.

Next year, Belgium will host the opening stages of the Giro d?Italia, starting with a prologue time trial in the town of Seraing on 6th May. The following two stages will both be held within Belgium while the third road stage will see the race begin heading south with a finish likely to be held in either France, Germany or Luxembourg.

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